Jainism in Rajasthan
Rajasthan, a state in western India, has had a close historical connection with Jainism. Southwestern Rajasthan was the main centre for Svetambara Jainism.[citation needed] Major Digambara centres are in the northern and eastern parts of Rajasthan.[citation needed]
Major centresEdit
Major ancient Jain centres include:
- Soniji Ki Nasiyan (Ajmer Jain Temple)
- Khandela
- Bhinmal
- Osian, Jodhpur; Mahavira Jain temple, Osian
- Muchhal Mahavir Temple
- Nagaur
- Amer (Jaipur)
- Sanganer
- Rishabhdeo
- Shri Mahaveerji temple
- Padampura
- Nakoda
- Mount Abu
- Jirawala
- Mungathala
- Ranakpur
- Bijolia
- Nareli Jain Temple
- Pindwara
- Chittorgarh
- Bhandasar Jain Temple
- Jaisalmer Fort Jain temples
Photo galleryEdit
Architectural details of Kirti Stambha
Nakoda Tirth
Jain statue, Neelkanth temple, Alwar district
Parshvanatha Temple, Dilwara Temples
Shri Digamber Jain Atishya Kshetra Mandir, Sanghiji, 4000 years old temple
Jain temple, Kumbhalgarh Fort
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See alsoEdit
ReferencesEdit
- Dr. Jagdish Chandra Jain, History of Towns of Rajasthan